LANC Lancaster Colony dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Lancaster Colony's most recent dividend was on Dec 5, 2024 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.95 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $3.65 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 1.87% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend marks an increase of $0.05, or 6% from the previous payment.
Key dates
- LANC last dividend date: Dec 5, 2024
LANC dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Dividend yield
LANC has a dividend yield of 1.87% which is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 2.51%, Lancaster Colony's dividend yield is 25% lower. The current dividend yield is in line with the historical average of 1.8% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
Lancaster Colony has been paying dividends since 1995. LANC has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 6% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 2.5% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 8%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2024 | $0.95 | 1.98% |
| Sep 9, 2024 | $0.9 | 2.05% |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $0.9 | 1.91% |
| Mar 6, 2024 | $0.9 | 1.71% |
| Dec 1, 2023 | $0.9 | 2.06% |
| Sep 7, 2023 | $0.85 | 2.12% |
| Jun 8, 2023 | $0.85 | 1.68% |
| Mar 8, 2023 | $0.85 | 1.75% |
| Dec 2, 2022 | $0.85 | 1.6% |
| Sep 8, 2022 | $0.8 | 1.88% |
| Jun 8, 2022 | $0.8 | 2.64% |
| Mar 8, 2022 | $0.8 | 1.98% |
| Dec 3, 2021 | $0.8 | 2.04% |
| Sep 9, 2021 | $0.75 | 1.73% |
| Jun 8, 2021 | $0.75 | 1.5% |
| Mar 8, 2021 | $0.75 | 1.6% |
| Dec 4, 2020 | $0.75 | 1.66% |
| Sep 8, 2020 | $0.7 | 1.6% |
| Jun 8, 2020 | $0.7 | 1.64% |
| Mar 5, 2020 | $0.7 | 1.81% |
| Dec 5, 2019 | $0.7 | 1.68% |
| Sep 6, 2019 | $0.65 | 1.76% |
| Jun 6, 2019 | $0.65 | 1.74% |
| Mar 7, 2019 | $0.65 | 1.63% |
| Dec 6, 2018 | $0.65 | 1.38% |
| Sep 6, 2018 | $0.6 | 1.52% |
| Jun 7, 2018 | $0.6 | 1.82% |
| Mar 8, 2018 | $0.6 | 1.88% |
| Dec 7, 2017 | $0.6 | 1.71% |
| Sep 7, 2017 | $0.55 | 1.88% |
| Jun 6, 2017 | $0.55 | 1.71% |
| Mar 7, 2017 | $0.55 | 1.61% |
| Dec 7, 2016 | $0.55 | 1.51% |
| Sep 7, 2016 | $0.5 | 4.77% |
| Jun 7, 2016 | $0.5 | 5.24% |
| Mar 7, 2016 | $0.5 | 6.11% |
| Dec 7, 2015 | $5 | 5.67% |
| Sep 4, 2015 | $0.46 | 1.89% |
| Jun 5, 2015 | $0.46 | 2.06% |
| Mar 5, 2015 | $0.46 | 1.99% |
Lancaster Colony dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
LANC has a payout ratio of 64% which is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector average but lower than the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 51.5%, Lancaster Colony's payout ratio is 24% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
LANC dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAG Conagra Brands Inc | 5.43% | $1.4 | 135.9% |
| SJM J M SMUCKER Co | 3.91% | $4.3 | 86.5% |
| CPB Campbell Soup Co | 3.7% | $1.5 | 81.1% |
| JJSF J&J Snack Foods Corp | 2.34% | $3.03 | 69.8% |
| LANC Lancaster Colony Corp | 1.87% | $3.65 | 64% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Lancaster Colony pay a dividend?
Yes, Lancaster Colony has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. LANC has been paying dividends since 1995.
When was LANC's last dividend?
Lancaster Colony's last dividend ex-date was on Dec 5, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.95 per share.
How much dividend does Lancaster Colony pay (per share)?
LANC has paid dividend of $3.65 per share in the last year.
What is Lancaster Colony's dividend yield?
Currently Lancaster Colony's dividend yield is 1.87%.
How often does Lancaster Colony pay dividends?
Lancaster Colony pays four dividends per year.
What is Lancaster Colony's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Lancaster Colony is 64%.
Does Lancaster Colony pay a good dividend?
Lancaster Colony's dividend yield is less than the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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